The stomach 10 point is located directly over part of the carotid artery and a
branch of the vagus nerve. Striking this area can cause increased
parasympathetic stimulation of the heart via vagus nerve stimulation. In a susceptible
individual, this can
lead to a loss of consciousness at the very least and cardiac arrest at
the very worst. Striking this point can also cause
damage to the carotid artery leading to a stroke. There are multiple case
reports where blunt trauma to this area resulted in carotid artery damage
and neurological deficits. This point is especially effective when combined with the stomach 9 point. However, this combination is more likely to
cause serious carotid artery damage leading to stroke and/or death.